Die With A Smile

by Bruno Mars & Lady Gaga
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Lyrics

(A)I,

I just woke up from a (D)dream

where you and I had to say good (A)bye,

and I don’t know what it all (D)means.

But since I sur vived, I re al ized

wher ev er you go, that’s where I’ll (A)fol low.

No bod y’s prom ised to (C#)mor row, so I’m a love you ev ’ry night like it’s the (F#)last night, like it’s the (F#)last night.

If the (B)world was end ing, (E)I’d wan na be next to (C#)you.

If the (B)par ty was o ver and (E)our time on Earth was (C#)through,

I’d wan na (B)hold you just for a (E)while

and (A)die

with a (F#)smile.

If the (B)world was end ing, (D)I’d wan na be next to (A)you.

Oh.

(A)Lost,

lost in the words that we (D)scream.

I don’t e ven wan na do this an y (A)more,

’cause you al read y know what you mean to (D)me, and our love’s the on ly war worth fight ing for.

Wher ev er you go, that’s where I’ll (A)fol low.

No bod y’s prom ised to (C#)mor row, so I’m a love you ev ’ry night like it’s the (F#)last night, like it’s the (F#)last night.

If the (F#)smile.

If the (B)world was end ing, (D)I’d wan na be next to (B)you.

Right next to (C#)you.

Next to (B)you.

Right next to (C#)you.

Oh.

If the (B)world was end ing, (E)I’d wan na be next to (C#)you.

If the (B)par ty was o ver and (E)our time on Earth was (C#)through,

I’d wan na (B)hold you just for a (E)while

and (A)die

with a (F#)smile.

If the (B)world was end ing, (C#)I’d wan na be next to (F#)you.

If the (B)world was end ing, (D)I’d wan na be next to (A)you.

I’d wan na be next to (A)you.

Die With A Smile — Easy Piano Notes for Beginners

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Learn "Die With A Smile" on piano with easy notes — perfect for absolute beginners. Large color-coded note names show exactly which keys to press. No music reading required. Key of A, 80 BPM.

Teacher’s notes

This arrangement is a great way to develop your ballad touch in the key of A major, where you'll get comfortable with shapes like A, E, F#m, and D — a classic I–V–vi–IV family that sits nicely under your fingers once you learn the hand positions.

At 80 BPM the tempo feels relaxed, but don't let that fool you: the real challenge is keeping your rhythm steady through held chords and syncopated vocal-style melodies in the right hand.

Start hands-separate, locking in your left-hand chord changes until they feel automatic, then layer the melody on top.

Watch the transitions into and out of F#m especially — that's where most students rush or hesitate.

Use the sustain pedal to connect chords smoothly, but lift and re-press with each chord change so you don't blur harmonies together.

Try looping the chorus at half speed until the hand coordination clicks.

By the time you've got this one down, your ballad phrasing and pedal timing will feel noticeably more confident.

About “Die With A Smile

Can I play "Die With A Smile" without reading sheet music?
Yes — Easy Notes mode prints the letter name (C, D, E…) directly on each note in big color-coded labels, so you can match colors to your keyboard without any traditional notation. The whole arrangement of "Die With A Smile" is playable in minutes, even for first-time players.
What key is "Die With A Smile" by Bruno Mars & Lady Gaga played in?
Die With A Smile is arranged in the key of A on Super Simple Piano. You can transpose to any other key live in the player.
What's the tempo (BPM) of "Die With A Smile"?
The arrangement plays at 80 BPM. Use the speed control (10-200%) to practice slower or play faster.
Is "Die With A Smile" easy to play on piano?
This is a medium-difficulty arrangement. Most players can learn it within a few practice sessions using the speed control.
Can I download sheet music for "Die With A Smile"?
Yes — registered users can download PDF sheet music, plus MIDI and MusicXML files for use in other notation software.
Who composed "Die With A Smile"?
"Die With A Smile" was originally performed by Bruno Mars & Lady Gaga. The Super Simple Piano arrangement is simplified for beginner-to-intermediate players.
Can a complete beginner play "Die With A Smile"?
Absolutely! The Beginner mode shows large color-coded notes with letter names (C, D, E...). Just match the colors to your keyboard — no music reading needed. "Die With A Smile" is simplified for beginners.
Do I need to read music to play "Die With A Smile"?
No! Our Beginner mode replaces traditional notation with color-coded letter names. Each note shows exactly which key to press. You can start playing "Die With A Smile" in minutes, even if you've never touched a piano before.

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